Asian Beef Rice Casserole

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1                

pound             

ground beef, extra lean

1 tablespoon olive oil

3                

cups                

cooked rice

1      

cup

frozen green peas

5                

ounces            

water chestnuts -- sliced

5      

ounces            

bamboo shoots -- sliced

1                

small          

shallot -- minced

1                

clove               

garlic -- minced

1/2             

cup                  

low-sodium teriyaki sauce

1                

teaspoon     

five-spice powder

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ginger root -- minced

Heat oven to 350°F.

Add oil to large saucepan and heat to medium-high. Add and shallots and ground beef. Cook until no pink remains in beef and shallots are softened. Drain. 

Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add salt, pepper, and five-spice. Mix well.

In a 2 quart casserole, combine all the ingredients and mix well. 

Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Makes 6 Servings


Per Serving:
387 Calories; 16g Fat (36.6% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 52mg Cholesterol; 554mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat.

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